Treemonisha (1982)
A 1982 production of Scott Joplin's American Opera TREEMONISHA preformed at the Houston Grand Opera. The plot centers on 18-year-old Treemonisha, daughter of two ex-slaves who is taught to read, and then leads her community against the influence of conjurers who prey on ignorance and superstition.
Director: Sid Smith
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Carmen Balthrop as Treemonisha |
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Obba Babatundé as Zodzetrick |
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Delores Ivory as Monisha |
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Curtis Rayam as Remus |
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Dorceal Duckens as Ned |
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Kenn Hicks as Andy |
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Cora Johnson as Lucy |
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Ray Jacobs as Parson Alltalk |
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Raymond H. Bazemore as Simon |
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Michael Grey as Cephus |
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Cleveland Williams as Luddud |
| Sound | Chris Nance | Music Director |
| Directing | Sid Smith | Director |
| Directing | Frank Corsaro | Stage Director |
| Sound | Scott Joplin | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Scott Joplin | Writer |
